Broadcom Delivers Advanced Wireless Connectivity to Nintendo's Wii U Gaming
Experience
First Game System to Integrate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC - Just in Time for the
Holidays
PR Newswire
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2012
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights:
oBroadcom and Nintendo have jointly developed 5GHz Wi-Fi to support
low-latency video and audio transmission between the Wii U console and the
Wii U GamePad controller
oBluetooth 4.0 support with backward compatibility enables most legacy
games and peripherals to be used with the new system
oNear Field Communications (NFC) and Wi-Fi introduce new capabilities for
the gaming experience
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in
semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced
its portfolio of wireless connectivity technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
and NFC, are in the new Wii U system from Nintendo. For more news, visit
Broadcom's Newsroom.
In the new Wii U system, Nintendo and Broadcom jointly developed customized
5GHz Wi-Fi technology that supports low-latency video and audio transmission
between the console and GamePad controller. With the integration of Broadcom's
NFC technology, the GamePad will be able to wirelessly interact with a broad
selection of peripherals. Additionally, Bluetooth 4.0 support with backward
compatibility enables most legacy games and legacy peripherals to be used with
the new system.
By incorporating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, the Wii U system redefinesthe
video game experience by delivering unique capabilities.For example:
oPlay and Watch TV Simultaneously: Seamlessly switch from playing a game to
watching TV on the big screen while continuing uninterrupted game-play on
the GamePad for specially designed games.
oNew and Unexpected Video Game and Entertainment Experiences: The addition
of the GamePad, which includes a 6.2-inch touch screen, as well as
traditional button controls and two analog sticks, will open up new
possibilities for both game developers and game players.
Watch the Wii U YouTube channel for the latest games and more interesting use
cases: http://www.youtube.com/wiiu.
Key Benefits:
oUse of dual-band Wi-Fi for optimal wireless transmission:
oUse of 5GHz Wi-Fi for low-latency video and audio transmission
oUse of 2.4GHz Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity for Internet access
oBroadcom's NFC technology has the ability to further extend the benefits
of connectivity with simplified pairing and seamless, instant
communication between devices
oInclusion of latest Bluetooth technology enables backwards compatibility
with existing handheld controllers and supports future enhancements
oBroadcom InConcert wireless technologies uniquely enhance how devices work
together by optimizing performance of various radio components and
minimizing wireless interference:
oBCM43362, BCM43237 and BCM4319 Wi-Fi chips provide proven wireless
connectivity expertise with high-quality latency performance to
ensure an immersive and responsive user experience
oNFC:BCM20792 is the first NFC controller tailored for increased
flexibility, developed in 40 nm and enabling low power performance
oBluetooth: BCM20702 chip improves consumer electronics controller
applications
Availability:
All of the Broadcom products integrated into the Wii U system are shipping in
production quantities. The Wii U system will be available in the Americas on
November 18, 2012.
For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or
visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS
Feed.
Quotes:
Genyo Takeda, General Manager, Integrated Research & Development Division,
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
"With the wireless Wii U GamePad, Nintendo is able to deliver new experiences
that transform the way people think about games, social interaction and
entertainment. Broadcom's wireless technologies complement these experiences
by providing innovative solutions that meet our unique requirements and
deliver the wireless performance we need to make the integration seamless."
Dino Bekis, Senior Director, Wireless Connectivity Combo
"Nintendo continues to lead the gaming industry by leveraging wireless
connectivity technologies to provide a user experience that is fresh,
innovative and increasingly relevant outside of the traditional video gaming
arena. We are thrilled to be working with Nintendo to again leverage our
advanced wireless technology and push the limits of what is possible with
video games and the broader consumer electronics industry."
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global
leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless
communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and
multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the
industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and
embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting
everything®. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.
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Contacts
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